Seahawks' Free Agency: Can They Defend Title?

0:00On March 3rd, the Seattle Seahawks are fresh off their Super Bowl 60 victory last month, capping a stellar season. But the NFL calendar waits for no one, with a new league year starting March 11th at 1pm. That's when free agency officially kicks off. Though teams can negotiate deals starting March 9th and trades become official on the 11th. Last year, the Seahawks made bold trades and signings that fueled their championship run. This time around, General Manager John Schneider wants to hold onto the core roster instead of chasing big splashes. He's stressed keeping the team together after such a special achievement. Fans and players alike are buzzing about the nine unrestricted free agents hitting the market, including key starters like safety Kobe Bryant. Cornerback Rick Willen and Super Bowl MVP running back Kenneth Walker III. Others, like outside linebacker Boy Mephe and return specialist Rashid Shaheed, could be tough losses if they walk. The good news is, Seattle can resign their own guys any time,

1:03and they've already tendered offers to exclusive rights free agent safety. Running back George Holani. In recent years, they've locked up top talents right before the deadline. As negotiations ramp up over the next week, it'll be fascinating to see if the Seahawks can run it back with most of their champs intact and defend that title.